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Imagine what would happen if you took a Subaru BRZ and turned it into a shooting brake-style wagon? You’d get this. The Subaru Cross Sport Concept is basically a BRZ that’s been stretched into wagon format.

With a serious nod to classic Datsun styling, Nissan’s IDx NISMO and IDx Freeflow concepts were designed to reach younger markets who are less interested in cars these days. But we have to say no matter how old you are, the IDx NISMO is truly appealing from the exterior, decked out in racecar white, red and black, and accented with bold 19-inch wheels.

With a hybrid drivetrain capable of pushing out a total of 377 horsepower, this version of Acura’s otherwise average RLX sedan could give it the kick in the pants it needs. It’ll be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 along with three motors, a single 35kW motor up front, and a pair of 27kW motors driving the rear wheels. 

The Dodge Brothers began manufacturing America’s first mass-produced, all-steel-bodied cars in 1914. 100 years later, Dodge is celebrating a century of production with special editions of two of its most iconic contemporary vehicles: the 2014 Dodge Charger and Challenger 100th Anniversary Editions.

BMW’s compact pure-electric i3 is finally available for purchase – at least in Europe. It’s the German automaker’s first production electric vehicle, and early reviews have been very positive. Offering the electric equivalent of 170 horsepower, the i3 should offer plenty of power for its size.

The new generation MINIs have always been very capable cars and great fun to drive. MINI’s 2015 MINI Cooper line doesn’t change that, but does sport an all-new engine. MINI has made a few modifications to the cars in addition to the new engine and a few more improvements.

Volkswagen’s e-Golf is its first fully-electric production vehicle. The unique vehicle is immediately distinguished from standard, internal combustion Golfs by its unique aluminum-alloy wheels and by its LED headlights. The interior is also updated with a new instrument cluster layout with a touchscreen display that shows a range monitor, energy flow indicator and an e-manager that allows the driver to set future departure times to ensure proper charge.

Audi puts a 1983 Ur-Quattro up against a 2013 S3 on a gravel rally circuit. With the 1983 Audi driven by the former rally driver, Stig Blomqvist, who drove the same model in the 1980s and the S3 piloted by Hermann Müller, the race was very close.

Fiat has created a special edition of the Fiat 500, limited to 500 units and marking 57 years since it first introduced the iconic 1957 Cinquecento. The 1957 Edition comes with some unique features, like 16″ throwback wheels, vintage style badges, and a brown leather interior with ivory trim and grey door panels.

In recent years, Kia has really stepped up its game, and now has a serious contender in the luxury car market in the form of the 2014 Cadenza. Not only does the Cadenza feature upscale exterior styling, but it’s well outfitted both under the hood and inside the passenger compartment.

The BMW M Series are extremely capable performance cars and now you can add a little more boost to each with the 2014 Competition Packages. The M6 Gran Coupe models can be optioned with the Competition package for $6,000(USD).

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is Audi’s new 2-door, four-seat convertible. The vehicle was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show and is based on the A3 platform with styling notes carried over from its A5 Cabriolet sister, including the aluminum-finished windshield frame and the speedy convertible top.

Toyota’s nearly indestructible body-on-frame off-roader still can handle the worst roads you can throw at it. But for 2014, it offers a more modern and aggressive look, highlighted by its chiseled front-end. This is the SUV for those who don’t want to look like suburban soccer moms.

MINI has announced a new limited edition color choice for its top of the line MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman models. The paint, called “Frozen Black metallic” has a textured, shimmering matte finish. The finish — which requires a specialized application process exclusive to the BMW Group — includes a base layer for grip and corrosion protection, the color layer, a clear lacquer finish with added silicates to create the matted impression and the velvet effect which can be both seen and felt.